Miller Hill Mini American Shepherds and Mini Australian Shepherds

Carla M.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds, Toy Australian Shepherds, and Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Philpot, KY
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Carla M., the breeder behind Miller Hill Mini American Shepherds and Mini Australian Shepherds located in Philpot, KY. We are focused on providing healthy, intelligent family pets. We have no outdoor kennel, all of our dogs live in our home and are exposed to family life from birth. We work hard to produce dogs that will excel in sports, the show ring, and as therapy dogs. We only raise one or two litters a year and are selective about their forever homes. We do our best to ensure your new pup is right for your family!

Q. & A. with Carla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding to not only preserve my own bloodlines, but to improve the breed with each litter and do my part to ensure the well-being of these dogs for generations to come. The fulfillment of seeing new puppies born, watching them grow, and helping shape and train them in preparation for their new families is very rewarding.

  • What makes your program special?

    I strive to help all of my clients find the right pup for their needs and lifestyle. My dogs and puppies are considered members of my family, and they get the best care I can possibly provide. I spend lots of time with my dogs and puppies and enjoy training them so that they will be prepared for their new lives with their forever families.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, red merle, and blue merle. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Carla

Carla has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Carla partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We are careful to ensure each puppy is the right fit for its new family through temperament testing at about 6 weeks of age. I have had a lot of conversations recently trying to explain why I wait until my puppies are older before I allow reservations. I want to take some time today and share why I and many other breeders have our process set up this way. Color is fun. We all have color preferences. Sometimes we see a puppy and are so attracted to it in the moment that we just need to have that one. I have felt it. I know it. I see my fellow breeders post cute new born pics and I really want to reach out and reserve that flashy pup. Buying a puppy based on color alone can be a recipe for disaster, however. It’s my responsibility as your breeder and to the puppies that I produce to do my best to ensure that each puppy fits the lifestyle of the family they will be going to spend the next 12-15 years with. Aussies are an active breed and require a lot of physical exercise and mental stimulation. I feel it is very important that they have a fenced yard available to them so that they can have several opportunities for off leash activities every day. With a few exceptions allowed for smaller toy sized aussies, they are not generally suited for apartment living. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 deposit and between $550 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies are sold on a limited registration spay-neuter contract unless other arrangements have been made before a deposit is placed. Your deposit holds your puppy until it is ready to go home at the age of 8-9 weeks of age. If your circumstances change, your deposit will not be refunded but may be transferred to a future litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Carla may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Carla offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Carla directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carla.

Breeder's location

Meet in Philpot, KY

523 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Evansville Airport

547 miles away

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Meet in Louisville, KY

450 miles away

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More about Carla

  • Club memberships

    Carla is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the United States .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Carla has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Carla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Carla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Miller Hill Mini American Shepherds and Mini Australian Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Miller Hill Mini American Shepherds and Mini Australian Shepherds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Miniature American Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Full Embark Panel, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Carla to bring home their puppies.

  • Jerry P.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Carla is an excellent person, dog breeder and so helpful in pairing us up with the right pup. Her advice was invaluable. My wife shares pictures and stories weekly about Jolly Roo as he grows up in our family and home. Carla is who you want to work with if you’re in the market for a mini Aussie! Bar none! The Purvis’s, Richmond, KY!

    MP

    Michael P.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    I recently brought home the sweetest Mini Aussie named Charlie from Carla, and I couldn’t be more in love. Charlie is playful, healthy, and so well-socialized — you can tell he was raised in a loving environment. It’s incredibly clear that Carla knows so much about the breed, and she was kind enough to share her knowledge with me both before and after I brought him home. From start to finish, the entire process was less than 10 days, and she made sure he was going to a safe forever home. As a first-time buyer, she was the best possible introduction to working with a breeder. Charlie has been such a good pup from day one — confident, sweet, and never skittish. He settled in so quickly, and it’s clear he had a great start with Carla. I’m so thankful I found her through Good Dog, and I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a healthy, happy Mini Aussie from someone who truly cares.

  • Richard B.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Carla provided us with a beautiful and healthy miniature Australian Shepherd puppy she had named Peppermint Patty. Patty is everything Carla claimed her to be. Conformation is great, socialized very well, confident personality and loves everyone she meets. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have found Carla and her puppies. If you are in the market for a pup we highly recommend Carla and her kennel Miller Hill Aussies.

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